MEDICINE & HEALTH

We're Wired to Worry: Dos and Don'ts of Worrying

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.05.2020 19:00 PM

Worry is a universal mindset and emotion because it is a part of our survival instincts. How can we regulate our worry during times of uncertainty?

Diverse Tropical Trees Can Potentially Transform Worldwide Malnutrition and Global Warming

11.05.2020 18:00 PM

But while edible tropical trees could help alleviate poverty, malnutrition, and global warming, researchers stress the importance of biodiversity.

"Immense Emotional and Mental Strain": Minority Scientists and Students Exposed to More Risks During Fieldwork

11.05.2020 13:00 PM

Scientists and graduate students who belong to minorities have reported stalking experiences, sexual assault, harassment, threats, guns pulled, and police called on them while conducting fieldwork.

It's National Redhead Day! Here Are Some Facts About Their Fiery Looks

11.05.2020 09:30 AM

In 2011, redhead sisters Stephanie and Adrienne Vendetti created the National "Love Your Red Hair Day" to empower every redhead in the world to be confident.

Women Who Stay Home After Starting a Family Are 50% More Likely to Suffer Memory Decline

11.05.2020 09:00 AM

A new study reveals that women who did not go back to work after starting a family have a 50% chance of worse memory decline in old age.

Woman Sick With COVID-Like Symptoms, Diagnosed With Hantavirus

11.05.2020 08:30 AM

Colorado hiker tested negative for Covid-19 after severe symptoms and was later diagnosed with hantavirus. UCHealth gives a few guidelines to prevent infection from rodents.

Stress-Related Disorders and Cardiovascular Problems Share the Same Brain Region

11.05.2020 08:00 AM

Cambridge University researchers discovered how mood disorders and negative emotions share the brain region as heart problems.

Your Home Workout Is Just as Effective as Your Usual Gym Workout, Science Says

11.05.2020 05:30 AM

Stuck in lockdown? Bored in the house? Science says exercising at home is just as good for you as in the gym!

NHS Gears Up for COVID-19 Pre-Christmas Vaccine Roll-Out, Just in Case It Becomes Available

11.05.2020 05:00 AM

The U.K. National Health Service is setting all its systems ready to administer COVID-19 vaccines before Christmas, if any of the 200 vaccine candidates become available.

Denmark To Kill All Farmed Mink Due to Coronavirus Infections

11.04.2020 22:00 PM

Government officials said on Wednesday that a COVID-19 mutation could interfere with vaccine effectiveness in humans.

Election Day Anxiety? Here Are 5 Ways To Cope With Stress While Waiting For the Results

11.04.2020 21:30 PM

Humans do not like uncertainty, but the pandemic and waiting for election results have contributed to so much stress and anxiety among Americans.

Earwax Device Can Measure Cortisol Levels

11.04.2020 20:00 PM

Traditional methods of measuring cortisol levels are either expensive, invasive, or inaccurate. International researchers propose a new method: an earwax device that is affordable and accurate.

MIT is Developing an App That Can Distinguish Healthy and Asymptomatic Coughs

11.04.2020 16:00 PM

MIT trained three AI neural networks to distinguish healthy and asymptomatic coughs. Currently, the technology is being developed into a mobile app to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

The After Effects of Vaccine Shots

11.04.2020 11:42 AM

Despite being a proven method to counteract illnesses, vaccinations are still a topic for debate. Today, numerous anti-vaccine stories from people called anti-vaxxers are circulating online, with a particular frenzy beginning when the COVID-19 pandemic started. While the vaccination opposition is worth looking at, it's much more meaningful to take a look at how vaccines specifically work in protecting people against diseases.

Geneticists Continue to Search for Height Genes

11.04.2020 11:00 AM

Searching for genes associated with height is quite complex due to thousands of genetic variations, mutations, and other factors.

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